German Culture in Texas!
How German culture affects Texas. By: Joshua Joseph
Push Factors
- High taxes
- Cold, Infertile land
- Overpopulation (No room)
Pull Factors
- Fertile land
- free fishing and hunting
- cheap, vast lands.
Major foods
- Bratwurst
- Sauerkraut apple salad
- German Chocolate Cake Cookies
Important German People
- Robert Oppenheimer
- Frederick Ernst
- Chester W. Nimitz
Cultural Highlights
- Oktoberfest
- Beer Crafting
- Hunting and fishing
Influences in Texas
- Cuisine
- Customs
- Cities
The result of immigration
- Techniques and ideas
- Common items used today
- Population
- Jobs
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